Finding couple moment from force and distance

[GarrettKoep]

Homework Statement

I am in my second year of mechanical engineering.
This is a statics problem i would like help starting

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9501/hw1z.jpg

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I know I need to calculate the force time distance but i can't figure it out.

Thanks!

 

[tiny-tim]

Welcome to PF!

Hi GarrettKoep! Welcome to PF!

I know I need to calculate the force time distance but i can't figure it out.

Yes, you need the force times the perpendicular distance (from the point you're taking moments about).

Choose any convenient point (personally, I'd go for F).